Rain forces players off in third NZ-S.Africa test

WELLINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - South Africa were 258 for eight when heavy rain forced the players from the field shortly after lunch on the second day of the third test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock was 73 not out, while Kagiso Rabada was on four when umpires Rod Tucker and Bruce Oxenford took the players from the field about 15 minutes after play had resumed following the lunch break.